read and say

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. leer y decir
The dictator controls what the people read and say, hoping to squelch any opposition to his rule.El dictador controla lo que la gente lee y dice, esperando poder chapotear la oposición a su mandato.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. lee y di
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Read and say each word, then cover the page and spell it.Lee y di cada palabra, y entonces cubre la página y deletréala.
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